Banoor - Ajjampura, Chikkamagaluru

Banoor is a village situated in the Ajjampura taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 36 km from Tarikere and around 84 km from Chikmagalur. Tyagadakatte serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banoor is 609254. The village covers a total geographical area of 204.26 hectares and falls under the 577549 pincode. Birur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Banoor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tarikere Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Banoor

According to the 2011 Census, Banoor village had a total population of 838 people, including 428 males and 410 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.22%, with male literacy at 91.97% and female literacy at 74.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Banoor

Banoor is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Banoor

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Banoor. The nearest railway station is Shivani, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Birur to Banoor is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Banoor is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banoor

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Banoor village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Banoor

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Banoor village are given below:

FAQs about Banoor